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Tag Archives: Vigelandsparken
The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part IV: The Wheel of Life
After the Monolith Plateau and Circle of Life comes the final part of the Vigelandsparken. There is a sundial with images of the zodiac and a little further on a final sculpture, the Wheel of Life. Poor old Ben looked quite … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Gustav Vigeland, Norway, Oslo, sculpture, travel, Vigeland, Vigeland Park, Vigelandsparken
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The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part III: The Monolith Plateau
The Monolith Plateau is the most popular part of Vigelandsparken; deservedly so in my opinion. It lies above the other parts of the park and once we had arrived we found it hard to pull ourselves away. The monolith itself … Continue reading
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Tagged art, death, Gustav Vigeland, life, Norway, Oslo, sculpture, travel, Vigeland, Vigeland Park, Vigelandsparken
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The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part II: The Fountain
After crossing the Bridge with all of its sculptures, the Vigelandsparken leads through an ornate, formally planted garden and then up a set of steps. These steps lead to the Fountain. Although this piece was originally designed by Vigeland to be placed in front of the Norwegian Parliament … Continue reading
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Tagged art, death, fountain, Frognerparken, Gustav Vigeland, life, Norway, Oslo, park, sculpture, travel, Vigeland, Vigeland Park, Vigelandsparken
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The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part I: The Bridge
Norway! What a country! We flew into Oslo’s Gardermoen International Airport. We got the quick, clean FlyToget train into the city. From there we walked over to our hotel in a blistering 30 degree heat, wondering if we were in … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Frognerparken, Gustav Vigeland, Norway, Oslo, park, sculpture, travel, Vigeland, Vigeland Park, Vigelandsparken
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The Coastal Path 